There are many benefits to being a part of a large family, and through the years I've been able to experience them in different ways and at different stages of life. Throughout my childhood my sisters were, without fail, my best friends. My parents taught me invaluable lessons (many of which I'm just now beginning to truly appreciate!) And now, even though we live hours away from each other, we still find so much joy in fellowshipping together.
One blessing of being in a large family is the incredible support system that it offers. For the past 2 weeks, I've been thoroughly enjoying this blessing; my Mom so very generously sent my sister Stephanie to come help me out while I'm battling morning sickness. (Yes, I said morning sickness... *wink*)
This is one of the beauties of family, whether large or small... family takes care of family. Right now, I'm the beneficiary of some much needed and VERY gratefully received help! I cannot thank my mother enough for giving up one of her much needed assistants in order to help me out right now!! It takes a lot of work to run a smoothly functioning home and homeschool children... so I fully appreciate the depth of her parting with Stephanie for 2 weeks! The majority of the time it's been raining, but we took advantage of a few sunny days and played outside all day...
Davina LOVES "rubbing Daddy's back"
On our rainy days we had to get "creative", since there's only so much coloring and such that a person can take.... thus, the current state of the living room:
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YAY! congratulations!
Congratulations! You need help too and it's great to hear you're getting it!
Congratulations!
Look like you guys had fun this week. We did tent building this week too!
Praise the Lord. I noticed you made a comment in another post about not feeling well but I didn't want to be too nosy and ask. : ) I am so excited for you.
Rejoicing with you all! May the Lord strengthen you during this time.
Blessings,
The Creaths
Boy, am I sure glad you got that fancy camera. The pictures are awesome. And by the way, CONGRATULATIONS... :) Let me know when the next outing is going to be. I am looking forward to it. We had tons of fun! And I hope my girls will grow up to be just as you and your sisters are BEST FRIENDS! I wish I had a sister... but now I have Roxy and you. God is GOOD!!! Love ya.
Congratulations Christie!! I'm so excited for you and Issac! I had picked up on this comment in a recent post -- "I haven't been feeling top-notch as of late," and I wondered . . . Your mom let me in on the secret last Saturday when we met for coffee at ABC. What a treat that was! I just Love your Mom! She is such a jewel! Praying all goes well and that you treasure each moment of this pregnancy, even the difficult ones! To God be the Glory!!
blessings,
Elizabeth
Praise God for a new blessing to arrive!! Congratulations!!! How exciting!
Oh I am sooo happy for you!!! And your pictures are great! You have some very beautiful children! Congrats again! Children are such a blessing!
Congratulations!! I just gave birth to my 4th child four weeks ago. My oldest child is 5.5. You are so blessed to have your sister there to help you. That is awesome.
Congratulations! What a blessing!
Camelia
congratulations!!! the beginning of this pregnancy was so difficult & my mom flew down here to help us for a bit...what a difference!!! Pray that you feel better soon!
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